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AR15 Roll Pin Primer: Why Coiled Roll Pins Are Superior To Slotted Pins
When putting together an AR15 you will inevitably encounter roll pins (also known as spring pins). These small but critical components can cause outsized frustration — especially when installing pins for the bolt catch and forward assist. If installed improperly, these little pins can damage your AR15 lower receiver. In some cases, improper pin installation…
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The Most Underrated Firearms Designers
Most gun nuts have a favorite firearms designer – Eugene Stoner, Mikhail Kalashnikov, and John Browning are usually the popular ones. John Garand’s M1 rifle is iconic. Gaston’s Glock is a household name. Suppressor fans may name Hiram Maxim. Bill Ruger would be an obvious mention thanks to the success of Sturm, Ruger & Co.…
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Hollow Points & The Geneva Conventions
You may have heard that certain ammunition like hollow points are banned by the Geneva Conventions. This myth is pervasive within the gun community and often repeated in gun stores. It is one of my favorites to bust because it is quite straightforward. The Geneva Conventions simply don’t address ammunition at all. While this claim…